Batman Forever: Music From The Motion Picture [Soundtrack]

Batman (Related Recordings) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 6, 1995)
• Original Release Date: June 6, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Soundtrack
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B000002J4P
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,879 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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Sweeping irresistibly forward like some dream hybrid of Ziggy Stardust, Kashmir-era Zeppelin and German techno, U2's massive "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" launches this disc. Also included are tracks by Brandy (the Lenny Kravitz-produced "Where Are You Now?"), Seal ("Kiss from a Rose"), Eddi Reader ("Nobody Lives Without Love"), and The Devlins ("Crossing the River"). Michael Hutchence butchers Iggy Pop's "The Passenger," but The Offspring mines big fun from The Damned's "Smash It Up." --Jeff Bateman

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars an eclectric line up.... amazing music January 30, 2002

By straitjacket VINE™ VOICE

Format:Audio CD

this has to be one of the greatest soundtracks ever. there are many truly outstanding gems here that somehow never gained recognition. at first i bought this cd just because i love u2's song and also kiss from a rose... i actually *regretted* buying this cd at first coz i was NOT familiar with most of the artists featured here.

however, after the first spin... god it's just so incredible that i can't believe that this is actually a soundtrack! like, how many soundtracks out there that is at least *half* decent? most of them have 1 or 2 songs that is listenable and the others are just (bad) fillers. not so with this one, baby.

the sound and theme of this soundtrack is very eery and shadowy... i'd say the songs really reflects the movie's atmosphere... of the industrial presence... the alleyways... and the perpetual sombre of gotham. not to say that this cd is very dark... on the contrary, the music seems to capture the movie's essence and that is incredible in itself.

although i bought this soundtrack on the strengh of the 2 songs i mentioned earlier, i soon found that the song "the hunter get captured by the game" by massive attack feat. tracey thorn is simply *superb* and the sheer power of the song is unbelievable. also i count nick cave's and the late michael hutchence's ("there is a light" and "the passenger") efforts as among the best this soundtrack have to offer. others worth mentioning are the devlin, pj harvey and sunny day real estate whom all left quite an impression on me.

all i can say is that this soundtrack is really, really amazing. i've had it since it first came out and until this day, it remains one of the most played cd i own. need i say anything more?

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Compilation August 4, 2005

By Mike Smith

Format:Audio CD

I got this disc years ago, and enjoyed it very frequently. Also, it was my introduction to Seal, and Kiss From A Rose is now one of my favorites. The opening track is kick-ass. And there are a few other winners in this compilation that make it deserving of a five star rating. Overall, it's pretty cool. Check it out.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting journey... July 29, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Audio CD

This feels funny 'coz I never listened to Movie Soundtracks and didn't feel they were worth the time. Picked up on an impulse, this record more than changes that attitude.

Yes the movie was tedious but this soundtrack is fantastic!! An eclectic mix of moods and genres and with a lot of depth in terms of song quality, this CD is a fascinating listen.

U2's Hold Me... kickstarts this album and is one of the most memorable songs from the Irish Rockers in a long time. Brandy (with Lenny Kravitz) and PJ Harvey come up with some great music on tracks 3 and 2 respectively. Seal's kiss from a rose is as smooth as silk.

But to me the other standout track (apart from U2) is Massive Attack's "When the Hunter...". Dark moody and with some fantastic singing by Tracy Thorn, this is the CD's highpoint. The Offspring and Nick Cave along with Mazzy Star provide the other interesting moments.

All in All a great CD which is worth every cent you pay for it and then some more.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A soundtrack better than the movie July 8, 2001

By Robin Orlowski

Format:Audio CD

I saw the movie in the theaters and grimaced throughout, but found the music continued to meet my expectations of what Batman should invoke, and so I had to get this CD. Unlike the film itself, this project was well executed and gave much more of an emotional connection.

There is a little bit of rock, punk and R&B on here to appeal to a wide variety of consumers---or somebody with one very ecclectic palate--so even if you were soured by the single overplay from this album do not let it stop you from going out to get this treasure.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Collection of Under-appreciated Music January 2, 2003

By "mr_wizarrd"

Format:Audio CD

I don't think this CD was very popular when it came out back in '95, but now some of the artists on here are no longer "no-names" - case in point, the Flaming Lips have rocketed in popularity since the release of Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (which I suggest you pick up if you like the song on here) and Massive Attack has grown more popular I think (pick up their album Mezzanine for some really good trip-hop).

The U2 track and the Seal track are both classics, Nick Cave is awesome (his album No More Shall We Part is excellent - another good buy) and the rest of the album make this better than the average soundtrack.

It's not spectacular, but if you want a sampling of good groups to get into, give it a try.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Like Glamorama in CD form October 16, 2009

By yrjoeyrammone

Format:Audio CD

When they write the history books in the internet of the future, this will be remembered as the greatest record of the second half of the 90s, Radiohead can suck it. The list of artists, the sequencing, the evocation of the glitz and glam and money and power all laced with the undercurrent of darkness of knowing that the whole thing is predicated on vapid hot air? It's sublime, people. This is the Clinton era on 60 minutes of lasers, and it is beautiful.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful blend of different music June 13, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Audio CD

For anyone who likes a variety of music, this is your CD. It has rock from U2 and The Offspring, rap from Method Man, and even a little Gothic from Nick Cave. All I have to say is this is a great CD. I always listen to it because of the variety of music.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is seriously one of the greatest soundtracks of all-time November 1, 2012

By Josh B.

Format:Audio CD

I got this soundtrack when it came out and I was 11 at the time. I still listen to it to this day. I can't seriously name another soundtrack that has so many great tracks.

U2- Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me - 5 stars, the opening track on this album is absolutely awesome and one of my all-time favorite U2 songs.

PJ Harvey - One Time Too Many - 3 starts, Not that bad of a song, it has a very hard edge to it.

Brandy - Where Are You Now? - 4 stars, a very good r&b song.

Seal - Kiss From A Rose - 5 stars, If you remember this song back from 1995 this album and the music video is what made is so popular. Very good song.

Massive Attack (featuring Tracey Thorn) - The Hunter Gets Captured By the Game- 5 stars, This is one of my favorite tracks on the album, its a cover of a very old song and this new version is great.

Eddi Reader- Nobody Lives Without Love - 5 stars, This is a very sad and powerful song. Another one of my favorites from the album.

Mazzy Star - Tell Me Now- 2 stars, This is probably my least favorite song on the album, it actually can make me sleepy while listening to it. I guess its impossible for a soundtrack to be completely flawless.

The Offspring - Smash It Up- 5 stars, The Offspring has always been great and this song is just another example of why they are.

Nick Cave - There Is a Light - 5 stars, This song is great, it took awhile for it to grow on me but once it did I really liked it.

Method Man - The Riddler - 3 stars, I'm not really into rap, and never have been. But its okay I guess.

Michael Hutchence - The Passenger - 5 stars, I LOVE this song. I usually listen to it late at night when I go out for a cruise in my Batmobile....

The Devilins - Crossing the River - 5 stars, I liked this song the first time I heard it and nothing has changed.

Sunny Day Real Estate - 8 - 3 stars, this song is alright.

The Flaming Lips - Bad Days -5 stars, If you are having a bad day just listen to this song and it will help cheer you up Read more ›